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Reductions in Signatures Required to Get on the Ballot in Maryland Because of a Pandemic

Robert Timothy Reagan
September 11, 2023

Maryland Green Party v. Hogan (Ellen Lipton Hollander, 1:20-cv-1253) and Ivey v. Lamone (1:20-cv-1995) and Dhillon v. Wobensmith (1:20-cv-2197) (Richard D. Bennett) (D. Md.)
Two district judges in the District of Maryland issued consent decrees relaxing ballot-petition signature requirements for the November 3, 2020, general election in light of social distancing made necessary by a pandemic. A third case seeking further modifications was unsuccessful.
Subject: Getting on the ballot. Topics: Getting on the ballot; Covid-19; case assignment; attorney fees.

One of many Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation.

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Attorney Fees | Election Litigation | Case Assignment | Getting on the Ballot | Emergency Proceedings | Covid-19 | U.S. District Courts | D. Md.